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Office utilisation reaches equilibrium, and demands a rethink of workplace strategy

Workplace Insight

Finance and legal sectors show the highest engagement, with above-average space utilisation. Corporate occupiers lead the return, with desk utilisation 13 percent higher than in the public sector. Regional offices outperform London, with desk utilisation around 7 percent higher outside the capital.

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The rise of the part time office opens up a new frontier for market growth

Workplace Insight

Legal considerations for part-time arrangements While the growth potential is clear, part-time office arrangements bring a set of legal issues that must be addressed by all parties involved. A further legal issue arises when considering financing agreements.

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How to confidently manage 1099 contractors as your business grows

Insperity

It can damage relationships, lead to lost time and introduce unnecessary legal risk. Internal, do-it-yourself processes This route is usually handled by someone in HR or finance using spreadsheets, email and manual tracking. Because as your contractor workforce grows, the risk of things falling through the cracks grows with it.

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Rethinking Mobile Usage Policies at Work

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It Supports Legal and Industry Compliance Certain industries—like healthcare, finance, and education—are bound by privacy regulations (e.g., Unauthorized photos, messages, or app access could expose companies to legal liability. Use Plain, Respectful Language Skip the legal jargon.

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The Ultimate Onboarding Checklist: Setting New Hires Up for Success

Success

Preboarding (Before Day 1) The preboarding process can feel daunting, as this stage typically involves processing a large number of legal documents and getting ready. Gather Legal Documents Make sure that the new employee has signed an offer letter or submitted a formal written acceptance email. State and local tax forms (e.g.,

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How to deal with favoritism at work

Work Life

Russ Johnson , CEO and finance expert, Linx Legal Accept the human aspects Unless you want to work with robots, realize that favoritism is a human trait. Instead, this strategy allows employees to approach the issue professionally and constructively, should the need arise to address it formally. Even you have favorites and biases.

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Cities must embrace the radical retrofit of buildings to meet future challenges

Workplace Insight

The report notes that many buildings, especially those with multiple owners, face legal and technical hurdles that complicate upgrades. Nearly two-thirds of surveyed organisations cited owner hesitancy as the top barrier. Investor interest is also lagging, though this is beginning to change.